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Originally named Alkali, the town was incorporated as Arlington in 1885. It was founded as a place to ship cattle down the Columbia River.
In 1963 the town moved south, as the original location was flooded by the John Day dam.
This photo is a bit rough, but it seems a good match for the town. They share a down-home charm.
Interesting trivia: Arlington was the birthplace of Doc Severson, for many years the band leader on the Tonight Show.
-- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.